MIDTERM FINAL

Question 1

Anatomy

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The study of structure

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

The study of function

Question 3

Embryology

Answer 3

The first 8 weeks of development

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Developmental Biology

Answer 4

All stages of development

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Cell Biology

Answer 5

Cell structure and function

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Histology

Answer 6

Microscopic structure of tissues

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Surface Anatomy

Answer 7

Surface markings of the body, observed through visualization and palpation

Question 8

Gross Anatomy

Answer 8

Structures viewed without a microscope

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System Anatomy

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Structures of specific systems

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Regional Anatomy

Answer 10

Structure of specific regions of the body

Question 11

Radiographic Anatomy

Answer 11

Body structures visualized with X-ray, CT, or MRI

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Pathological Anatomy

Answer 12

Structural changes with disease

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Neurophysiology

Answer 13

Functional properties of nerve cells

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Endocrinology

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hormones and how they control body functions

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Cardiovascular Physiology

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Function of the heart and blood vessels

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Immunology

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How the body defends itself against disease-causing agents

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Respiratory Physiology

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Functions of the air passageway and lungs

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Renal Physiology

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Functions of the kidneys

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Exercise Physiology

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Changes in cell and organ function as a result of muscular activity

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Pathophysiology

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Functional changes associated with disease and aging

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Levels of Organization

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(smallest to largest)
Atom-Molecule-Macromolecule-Cell-Tissue-Organ-Organ System-Organism

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Anatomical Position

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Facing forward, feet together, arms to the side, palms facing forward

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Dorsal Body Cavity

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Cranial cavity (holds the brain), vetebral cavity (holds the spinal cord)

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Ventral Body Cavity

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Thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

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Thoracic Cavity Subdivisions

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Pleural (lung) cavity, mediastinum (everything that's not lungs), including pericardial cavity that surrounds the heart

Question 26

Abdominopelvic Cavity Subdivisions

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Abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity (line straight through umbilicus)